🌱 Patch AM: Could you be the one to give Dede her forever home?

Cheers Paducah! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Could you be the one to give Dede her forever home?
• Flying from Barkley soon? Here’s how to avoid holiday travel headaches.
• Why a Nashville sex-crime suspect briefly ended up jailed in Paducah.

Today's riddle: What did the balloon say to the doctor? 🤔 (Answer below!)

From our Partner
Today's Paducah Patch AM is brought to you in part by T-Mobile. Everyone deserves to be connected. That's why T-Mobile and UScellular have joined forces to connect people from big cities to small towns and everywhere in between. UScellular is now a part of T-Mobile. Find out more at T-Mobile.com/Better-Together.
Find a T-Mobile store near Paducah.

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Partly sunny and cooler, with a high of 46 and low of 29 degrees.
• Monday: Partly sunny with a shower, temps: high: 55, low: 53.
• Tuesday: Cloudy with a shower in spots, with a high of 64 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Forever Home Friday — meet DeDe, who's definitely on Santa's nice list (wpsdlocal6.com) — Paducah pet lovers are being asked to consider giving Dede, a special-needs dog at the McCracken County Humane Society, a safe and loving home. Despite past injuries, possible neurological issues, deafness, and heartworm treatment, she’s vaccinated, spayed, microchipped, and full of affection. Interested residents can call the shelter or visit its website to meet her.
   

• Barkley Regional Airport offers holiday travel tips (wpsdlocal6.com) — If you’re flying out of Paducah’s Barkley Regional Airport for the holidays, staff say booking at least two weeks ahead and arriving about an hour early can spare you major headaches. They also urge travelers to double-check TSA rules, consider travel insurance for winter weather disruptions, and leave gifts unwrapped until after security to keep trips running smoothly.
   

• Nashville Man Arrested for Sexual Battery and Indecent Exposure, Police Seek Additional Victims (hoodline.com) — A Nashville fast-food manager facing sexual battery and indecent exposure charges was briefly detained in Paducah on unrelated marijuana charges before being identified as wanted in Tennessee. Authorities in Nashville and Murfreesboro are now investigating whether additional victims exist and are urging anyone with information about his conduct to contact Youth Services detectives.
   

📸 Around Paducah

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

📣 Paducah Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

🗓 Events Nearby

Monday December 22

• Merry Little Reads
  Marshall County Public Library @ Benton , 1150 Birch St , Benton
  9:30 am
• Lunch Book Club
  Graves County Public Library , 601 N 17th St , Mayfield
  12:00 pm
• Beginner Guitar Lessons- Ages 7+
  Graves County Public Library , 601 N 17th St , Mayfield
  4:00 pm
• SHiNE Dance Fitness
  Marshall County Public Library @ Benton , 1150 Birch St , Benton
  5:30 pm

Tuesday December 23

• Pompom Santa Ornaments
  Marshall County Public Library @ Calvert City , 949 5th Ave SE , Calvert City
  10:00 am
• LEGO Creator Night
  Graves County Public Library , 601 N 17th St , Mayfield
  3:00 pm
• Love on a Leash
  McCracken County Public Library , 555 Washington St , Paducah
  5:45 pm
• Marshall County Exec Cmte
  Marshall County Public Library @ Benton , 1150 Birch St , Benton
  6:00 pm

Friday December 26

• Infant Hour- Ages 0-2
  Graves County Public Library , 601 N 17th St , Mayfield
  10:00 am
• Trading Card Game Night
  Graves County Public Library , 601 N 17th St , Mayfield
  4:00 pm
• Riley Lemons
  Between The Lakes Tap House , 1940 J H O'Bryan Ave , Grand Rivers
  7:00 pm

Tuesday December 30

• Bingo Night
  Graves County Public Library , 601 N 17th St , Mayfield
  5:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• As 2025 wraps up, Paducah is moving forward with momentum—from riverfront progress and a new hotel groundbreaking to downtown growth, Greenway expansion plans, Southside revitalization, and major City–County projects nearing completion.
  Thanks to our leaders, employees, businesses, and residents, Paducah is building a bright future. Here’s to all that’s ahead in 2026! Communications… (Nextdoor )
• We had a sales rep from Right Fiber Internet knock on our door to pitch us their service.
  I have never heard of them. Is anyone here familiar with them or have any experience/knowledge of them (good or bad)? The deal seems good but… (Nextdoor Wallace Park)

• Sam's Club posted a job opening for (USA) Merchandising Lead in Paducah. Apply here.
• Kentucky Staffing posted a job opening for Retail Sales Part Time in Paducah. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Paducah here.

🗞 Nearby News

Calvert City

• Relationships Anchor Leavell's River Career Success (waterwaysjournal.net)

Benton

• Janice Taylor, 72 (marshallcountydaily.com)

Mayfield

Ok Paducah! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I feel lightheaded!
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Send it to us!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

• Help us grow by suggesting local news sources.
• Shape this newsletter with your feedback.
• List items for sale or services offered

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what’s happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook